Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 81.7% ▲ 111% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,621 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,676 (7.3%) |
| Some College | 6,191 (3.9%) |
| Associates | 9,425 (5.9%) |
| Bachelors | 5,563 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 124,969 (78.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $149,872 ▲ 96% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $835,270 ▲ 200% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,234/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 121,094 |
| Vacant Units | 9,197 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Arlington is a city in Virginia, located in Arlington County. The city spans 27 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 234,881 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.28 years.
Economically, Arlington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $149,872 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.
The real estate market in Arlington is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $835,270, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,234 per month.
The population of Arlington is highly educated. 81.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (58.81%).
Arlington, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 27 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22201 | 38,419 | $141,736 | $760,700 | $2,468 | 2.7% | 90.1% | 31.5% |
| 22202 | 27,352 | $141,933 | $838,400 | $2,448 | 2.2% | 87.5% | 21.1% |
| 22203 | 25,921 | $132,402 | $809,700 | $2,318 | 4.1% | 83.0% | 31.4% |
| 22204 | 51,971 | $109,277 | $672,100 | $1,871 | 4.1% | 69.3% | 42.0% |
| 22205 | 17,566 | $192,951 | $1,070,500 | $1,843 | 1.9% | 83.0% | 76.9% |
| 22206 | 20,678 | $136,472 | $569,700 | $2,332 | 3.1% | 81.9% | 45.9% |
| 22207 | 35,186 | $237,126 | $1,201,800 | $2,305 | 2.4% | 82.3% | 78.9% |
| 22209 | 13,725 | $110,824 | $799,900 | $2,171 | 5.5% | 87.7% | 29.1% |
| 22213 | 4,063 | $169,201 | $1,049,500 | $3,501 | 2.4% | 82.1% | 69.3% |